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BHK 947L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,898 mi
Last recorded36,898 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHK 947L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 36,898 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / inner door step / floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower arch (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill / rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,643 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 36,638 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 36,366 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 87,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,635 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 23,205 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,756 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 22,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

floor pan starting to corrode treat asap[

front brake pipes corroded treat asap

horn poor

rear brake performance poor

Pass 21 May 2008 22,194 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 22,186 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 21,450 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 21,448 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 20,608 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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BHK 947L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHK 947L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BHK 947L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 1973.

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